yoshua171 — Roleplayer Guild

@MelonHead it's funny how you think that just because you made no clearly defined insults, that you were not being vitriolic. Mind you, I'm not saying you were being vitriolic, I am saying it came off that way.

Also, tone does not convey well over the internet and you're doing that thing where you speak exactly what you think while using pure logic.

I've learned well (as someone who often comes off as an asshole online when I am NOT one) that it is better to insert a bit of humor and humanity into your posts. Makes it harder for people to take you the wrong way. Then again, that takes effort and I know some wish not to spend/waste time to put forth the effort required for that.

I don't care whether you do or not, but I mean, unless you want to be a constant source of arguments (as it seems other simply you tend to be) then I'd take that advice in mind. Or at least briefly consider it. Idk, it's your life man haha.

Also, you made a pitiful attempt of understanding his system before condemning it. Pity.

@Gun

Hmm.

Yeah, interrupts really only get absurd when you have people who move really fast, have tons of perception, can multitask a lot, and/or when you include the ability to dish out more than one attack per post or per timeframe.

Example: My whole fight with Khan in the recent tournament (Rising Darkness) in which both characters had pretty much all of the above. It didn't help that Khan wrote long posts with entire chains of actions, which were simply illogical (in terms of them occurring before my character reacted =_=).

Nonetheless. I'm quite used to interrupts myself and my discovery of them allowed a great amount of increased agency in combat--at least in my opinion.
I'm trying to figure out how your system works even after having read it just because the difference of the two systems interests me and I'd love to have a simple conversation/friendly debate about it. Nothing vitriolic. I tend not to assume things unnecessarily, so yeah.

My understanding of your "no illogical interrupts," system:

"Interrupts are defined as Retroactive attacks/defenses/counters/evasions carried out in such a way that they invalidate(as I understand it) the other character's action(s)."

>Interrupts are allowed in the sense that you may use them as long as they do not retroactively cause a character to nullify actions taken by another character entirely.
>Interrupts must be logical (You can use them if someone is clearly preparing something or you can predict/tell someone is telegraphing an attack in some manner)
>Barring the above, the other character's actions as written in the associated post cannot be stopped. However, someone can move out of the way, bring up a defense, take cover or perhaps close distance so long as the action does not altogether stop their actions.
>Most other things are as per the norm.

[:- BASIC INFORMATION -:]
Name: Raytheon, S(eth). Abelli.
Nicknames: Ray; Raythe.
Gender: Male.
Age: 27.

[:- AGENT DOSSIER -:]
Team Titles: Psychosoma.
Official Titles: The Minimalist;
Position: Asylum.
Specialty: Hybrid.
Asylum Code: DCLXXVI(676).

Equipment:


Its base form that of eight spheres, Rigged is perhaps Raythe's most complex piece of equipment, not to mention his second heaviest despite its diminutive size as the sphere is entirely capable of fitting on the palm of one's hand. While appearing almost as if it were just a toy, the seams of the sphere hint at its multifaceted nature. For while its stored form is a sphere, often found tossed between hands or hidden in a small holster kept beneath his coat, Rigged is in truth an incredibly complex set of mechanisms, which allow the sphere to alters it shape and function between many things so long as it has the proper components for such. The metallic substance it is composed of is hyper durable, its melting point being exceptionally high. Any electrical energy which strikes it is pulled into its core. It pulls forth static electricity to keep itself charged. Its various forms are activated by way of specific pressure being applied in patterns across the surface of the orb, making it difficult to utilize without proper training.

While many of Rigged's forms are simple tools that Raythe might need on a mission, there are several notable forms that ought be mentioned. They are detailed below. 
Pistol—Looks the same as the Wily Rangers, though it functions normally. Its ammo is variable.
Lighter—Can be adjusted to release more or less fire.
Crowbar—Or any form of rod.
Folding round shield.
Bladed weaponry
Miniature fan.
Lockpick.
Tazer.


Last and least known of Rigged's capabilities is one of magnetic ability as when combined with Maestro's magnetic field, Rigged can separate itself into many 3 inch diameter circular plates with sharp edges. These can be controlled within Maestro's area of influence, allowing them to be moved about. Additionally, since Rigged is wirelessly linked to Seer, these tiny plates of durable metal can be directed by its micro chip at the sacrifice of roughly 20% of its camera system. This effectively creates an automated defense. It should be noted that all of these plates can link together and be used as flexible armor.

Rigged weighs 80 lbs total, while each sphere is 10 lbs on its own.

Consisting of two pairs of glasses, one depicted in his appearance and the more notable of the two depicted below. The first pair of sunglasses, when deactivated, are tinted so darkly that one could not see through their lenses. However, upon being flipped on, which occurs when the “arms,” of the glasses touch Raythe's ears and take a small tissue sample. Upon verifying their wearer their lenses shift their purpose, revealing a set of double mirrors where the black lenses were. The black lens effect is achieved by way of a thin film and a weak adhesive. This adhesive is heated lightly upon activation and the film is drawn into the frame of the glasses. Once active, Raythe can see through the glasses whereas anyone looking upon them sees merely a reflection. This pair additionally has several mirrors positioned strategically on the “arms,” and rim of the glasses, allowing him a sort of additional bit of peripheral vision. These sunglasses, while serving minimal purpose, are in fact a homage to Ethan Baine.
Utilized primarily in combat and once Raythe begins to take a mission seriously, at which point he will don these sunglasses. Upon being donned they will lock to his head, the “arms” which encompass his ears expanded outwards over them and activating a series of headphones. Tiny microphones and cameras are installed upon the arms of the sunglasses and throughout Raythe's overcoat and suit. These pick up sounds, and allow him to filter through them, silencing some and amplifying others.

The cameras on the other hand are tied to the glasses of Seer, which project a holographic screen within the entire field of view of their wearer. These screens interface with a pair of colorless contacts on Raythe's eyes. With this only information that is required, dictated by a small computer in the glasses and throughout his clothes and commands relayed from the implanted contacts—which cannot be taken off. This allows Raythe, though only with Seer donned, to swiftly sift through audio and video information from many angles. While used primarily for tracking, he can narrow the focus of Seer, allowing him to track up to 5 human-sized targets with incredible accuracy.

Since the cameras can zoom he can also so at least twenty times further than he could with unaided eyes. The screens will focus and blur according to the direction his eyes are facing and how they are focusing on things. However, the cameras do not have any other settings due to the limitations of the processing chip. It should be noted that Seer is connected to a series of micro-speakers, which just like the cameras and microphones are positioned throughout his clothes. This allows it to mimic any sound taken into it or mix sounds together to emit from any number of these speakers.

Seer is composed of dense plastics and durable nano-weave to help disperse force over their surfaces. This makes them exceptionally durable. The lenses themselves are effectively dense “bullet proof” plastic. This defends the wearers eyes from several bullets as long as they remain below .50 calibers. Seer is magnetically shielded, but can be fried by directly applied electrical input.


A series of seven metallic rods with sharpened ends and the capability to fold, so as to become flat, Maestro is concealed by slipping 6 of the rods into the primary rod. The primary rod's entire form is silver, rather than black and it tapers to one end. However, when it is to be used, Maestro is overturned and its ornate handle splits open in two directions with the application of pressure in select areas. In response each rod hidden therein is extracted—this can be done individually or sequentially. As each rod slips out of its casing it unfolds and, as its end meets the top of the shaft within which it is stored, Anti-alchemy substance in addition to trace amounts of mercury and a fair deal of iron in liquid state, all of which is pressurized to an extreme degree so as to fill the hollow of the rod in question. This occurs for each rod in addition to them being electrically charged, the engines and static absorbers within their forms activating.

Once removed the rods emit their own electromagnetic field, which can be manipulated via the application of pressure on the “cane,” which also remains charged, in addition to possessing its own store of the aforementioned substance. Like all the rods, the main rod has a series of slots, which can open and close to intake or expel Ax3. The substances within the rods, due to being electrically charged, can be manipulated by the field cast by the rods and, furthermore, can be heated within the rods and expelled in a liquid or gaseous form in the case of Ax3.

Additionally, it should be noted that if planted into the ground, the rods are capable of focusing their EM field into the area designated by their arrangement. Separately, each rod projects a 10 meter EM field. This includes the “cane,” but unlike the other rods, Maestro's core is capable of exerting influence over its electromagnetic field directly. This is done, once more, via the application of pressure on the handle.

These traits, overall, make Maestro a rather versatile tool—if somewhat weighty due to the three aforementioned substance contained within it. The amounts are as follow: 117 fluid ounces of Ax3, 76.7 fluid ounces of mercury and 67.6 fluid ounces of iron. This results in Maestro, in its concealed state, weighing precisely 141 lbs. In its active form, Maestro's weight is divvied between its 7 rods making each weigh approximately 20 lbs. The question thus remains, how is Maestro easily carried and wielded when concealed as a cane? Simply put, its magnetic field acts upon it and is manipulated by pressure applied to the handle, as per the usual. This means that Maestro appears to act as a normal cane in Raythe's hands, but in those of any other becomes a nigh useless implement.

>7 lbs of Ax3. 67.6 lbs of mercury. 50 lbs of iron.
>Maestro total weight: 140 lbs.
Each rod weighs 20 lbs.

Maestro's components are linked wirelessly both to each other—so as to transmit commands to modify their EM field(s)—and to the rest of Raythe's equipment. Maestro is composed of an alchemically modified material, which acts more or less the same as a metal, but is about as easy to damage as diamond while being as durable as titanium.

Alchemy Specialization: 
Alchemic Styles: Vocem; Motem.
Description: A specialization considered particularly rare, Transitive Alchemy focuses on the changeable nature of one's surroundings, thus allowing those with affinity to it to alter just how mutable their surroundings truly are. The reason for its rarity is simple in that few people are drawn to the idea of change itself, whereas most use it in some manner—revealing that Transitive Alchemy is an alchemy which mixes itself with all others. When honed, this specialization, while not nearly as straightforwards in the manner that it influences the world around its user, allows its wielder to increase or decrease just how mutable their surroundings are. Again, unlike most alch-specs, Transitive alchemy works only within a specific area of influence. Rather than simply cast alchemy to change a particular object in their surroundings, the wielder of this specialization casts a wide field and then orients and focuses that field to achieve their desired result(s).

>When utilizing a level 3 cast, Raythe's area of influence is sphere with a radius of 10 meters.
>When utilizing a level 3 cast, Raythe is incapable of affecting living things directly with his alch spec.

[:- PERSONAL DATA -:]

NOTE: Raythe stands at 5'9 and weighs 180 lbs without his equipment. With his equipment he weighs roughly 400 lbs.

A man who lives to pursue the eternal muse, Raythe considers himself an artist made eternal critic. He is a connoisseur of the world's unrealized masterpiece, the dance of consciousness and the bodies who follow and bend to its will. He sees nature as a canvas upon which those who take action paint, but the process is twofold he knows. Nature shapes its children, but its children grow to shape it in turn. It is all a cycle and so what moves may be moved and all is susceptible to the forces of reality.

It is with this mindset that Raythe faces the world, his mind ready to mold it and those within it as is needed. To him there are no solid things only slowly shifting ideas taken form. As such it is easy for him to justify essentially anything to himself as the world is impermanent, why can beliefs and morals not be as such as well?

Knowing these things makes Raythe's rather bizarre behavior at least somewhat more easy to comprehend as to many he is an eccentric enigma bouncing from one end of the personality spectrum to the other as if bound by nothing and no one. The reality is he is something of a perfectionist with an extreme attention to detail and a vast amount of rather particular preferences. While this is often hidden beneath a practiced mask of confidence and stability, Raythe is more often than not frantically attempting to justify the imperfections of the world around him.


History: To be revealed.

Fluent in sign language, Latin, french, Italian and English. Raythe has an incredible ability to learn as he has an innate understanding of patterns and how to discern them. He also has skill in Spanish though he is better at understanding it than he is at speaking it.

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